Today we got a letter from some missionaries we are acquainted with in Russia. They are working with orphans in Krasnodar, which is close to Georgia, and were just denied their “guaranteed” work permits. The reason given was, “Americans working for a “social organization” [i.e. mission agency] so near the border are most likely secretly funneling funds into Georgia to support political opposition there.” They don’t know for sure if they are going to be able to stay in Russia at all. Granted, we aren’t going under any “social organization”, and we won’t be anywhere near Georgia, but it’s still kind-of scary and discouraging to hear their news.
So, here we have just another opportunity to trust the Lord! We know that if he wants us to be in Russia nothing that the Russian government can do will stop us from going. Praise God that he is in control and never surprised or hampered by world politics!
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